Kutram Purindhavan
From Ratha Kanneer · 1954
- Lyricist
- K. S. Krishnamoorthy
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Details
- Ratha Kanneer1954
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kuttram purinthavan vaazhkkaiyil nimmathu | How can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life? |
| Kolvathenbathaethu | How is that even possible? |
| Kuttram purinthavan vaazhkkaiyil nimmathu | How can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life? |
| Kolvathenbathaethu | How is that even possible? |
| Male | |
| Attraetha ulagil amaithiyum magizhvum | In a world devoid of righteousness, peace and happiness |
| Arumbida mudiyaathu | Can never blossom. |
| Attraetha ulagil amaithiyum magizhvum | In a world devoid of righteousness, peace and happiness |
| Arumbida mudiyaathu | Can never blossom. |
| Male | |
| Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathu | Peace was destroyed and a storm arose, |
| Aanavam Indrodozhinthathu | Arrogance has come to an end today. |
| Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathu | Peace was destroyed and a storm arose, |
| Aanavam Indrodozhinthathu | Arrogance has come to an end today. |
| Male | |
| Gunaththai izhappavan iruthiyilae | One who loses their moral character, in the end, |
| Nalla sugam adaivathu yaedhu | How can they ever attain true comfort? |
| Nalla gunaththai izhappavan iruthiyilae | One who loses their good character, in the end, |
| Nalla sugam adaivathu yaedhu | How can they ever attain true comfort? |
| Male | |
| Kuttram purinthavan vaazhkkaiyil nimmathu | How can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life? |
| Kolvathenbathaethu | How is that even possible? |
குற்றம் புரிந்தவன் வாழ்க்கையில் நிம்மதி
கொள்வதென்பதேது
குற்றம் புரிந்தவன் வாழ்க்கையில் நிம்மதி
கொள்வதென்பதேது......
How can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life?
How is that even possible?
How can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life?
How is that even possible?
வசனம் :
ஆம் ஆம்.........
வாழ்க்கையில் குற்றங்களே புரிந்த
எனக்கு நிம்மதி ஏது
In a world devoid of righteousness, peace and happiness
Can never blossom.
In a world devoid of righteousness, peace and happiness
Can never blossom.
அற்றேத உலகில் அமைதியும் மகிழ்வும்
அரும்பிட முடியாது
அற்றேத உலகில் அமைதியும் மகிழ்வும்
அரும்பிட முடியாது
Peace was destroyed and a storm arose,
Arrogance has come to an end today.
Peace was destroyed and a storm arose,
Arrogance has come to an end today.
வசனம் :
முடியாது. உண்மை உண்மை
என் ஆனந்தம் என் மகிழ்ச்சி என் இன்பம்
அத்தனையும் அற்று போய்விட்டது
One who loses their moral character, in the end,
How can they ever attain true comfort?
One who loses their good character, in the end,
How can they ever attain true comfort?
அமைதியழிந்தது புயலும் எழுந்தது
ஆணவம் இன்றோடொழிந்தது
அமைதியழிந்தது புயலும் எழுந்தது
ஆணவம் இன்றோடொழிந்தது
How can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life?
How is that even possible?
வசனம் :
ஒழிந்தது
என் ஆணவம் என் கர்வம் என் அகம்பாவம்
அத்தனையும் அற்று போய்விட்டது
குணத்தை இழப்பவன் இறுதியிலே
நல்ல சுகம் அடைவது ஏது
நல்ல குணத்தை இழப்பவன் இறுதியிலே
நல்ல சுகம் அடைவது ஏது
வசனம் :
வாஸ்த்தவம் குணத்தை இழந்தேன்
கொண்டவளைத் துறந்தேன்
கண்டவள் பின் சென்றேன்
கட்டுடலையும் இழந்தேன்
இன்று கண்ணையும் இழந்தேன்
வாழ்க்கையில் இனி நிம்மதியேது ஏது.....
குற்றம் புரிந்தவன் வாழ்க்கையில் நிம்மதி
கொள்வதென்பதேது
Kuttram purinthavan vaazhkkaiyil nimmathu
How can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life?
Kolvathenbathaethu
How is that even possible?
Kuttram purinthavan vaazhkkaiyil nimmathu
How can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life?
Kolvathenbathaethu
How is that even possible?
Attraetha ulagil amaithiyum magizhvum
In a world devoid of righteousness, peace and happiness
Arumbida mudiyaathu
Can never blossom.
Attraetha ulagil amaithiyum magizhvum
In a world devoid of righteousness, peace and happiness
Arumbida mudiyaathu
Can never blossom.
Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathu
Peace was destroyed and a storm arose,
Aanavam Indrodozhinthathu
Arrogance has come to an end today.
Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathu
Peace was destroyed and a storm arose,
Aanavam Indrodozhinthathu
Arrogance has come to an end today.
Gunaththai izhappavan iruthiyilae
One who loses their moral character, in the end,
Nalla sugam adaivathu yaedhu
How can they ever attain true comfort?
Nalla gunaththai izhappavan iruthiyilae
One who loses their good character, in the end,
Nalla sugam adaivathu yaedhu
How can they ever attain true comfort?
Kuttram purinthavan vaazhkkaiyil nimmathu
How can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life?
Kolvathenbathaethu
How is that even possible?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the landmark film 'Ratha Kanneer' is a moral reflection on karma, conscience, and retribution. It emphasizes that individuals who commit wrongdoings, act out of arrogance, or forfeit their integrity will ultimately face inner turmoil and despair. True peace and joy cannot flourish without character and righteousness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question
“Kolvathenbathaethu”
The repeated phrase 'Kolvathenbathaethu' and 'Nalla sugam adaivathu yaedhu' use rhetorical questions to emphasize the impossibility of finding peace after committing sins.
Metaphor
“Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathu”
'Puyalum ezhunthathu' (a storm arose) serves as a metaphor for the chaotic ruin and emotional upheaval caused by arrogance and sin.
Mohnai (Initial Alliteration)
“Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathu / Aanavam Indrodozhinthathu”
Matching initial vowel sounds in 'Amaithiyazhinthathu' and 'Aanavam' creating a rhythmic musical flow.
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Trivia
'Ratha Kanneer' (1954) is a seminal movie based on a modern Tamil play starring M. R. Radha. C. S. Jayaraman both composed the soundtrack and performed this song, using his unique high-pitched vocal delivery to convey sharp moral judgment and existential regret.
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